Grilled Scampi

23 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“Very simple Scampi, but very sweet and tasty.” - by NESSY

Ingredients

10 large shrimp, heads off and unpeeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

With a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half so that the meat is exposed in the shell.
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly fry the garlic until just softened. Add butter and Oregano. Heat until butter has melted.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
Lay shrimp out on a tray and brush generously with the butter mixture. Grill shrimp until lightly golden.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
154 cal
8%

Fat
15.2 g
23%

Carbs
1 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (23)

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Jessica

Jan. 25, 2004

"This was great. although i did it a bit different. i used about a half lb of the next size down shrimp without tails. i didnt bother to slice them. i mixed up the ingredients, let them sit in it for a..." See more bit then broiled them in the oven. was delicious mixed in with my fettucinni alfredo. will make again. thanx."

Momof2

Jan. 25, 2004

"This was really good, but I did do a few things differently. I added just a bit of chicken stock and some lemon juice. It made the butter sauce a bit thicker and stick to the shrimp better. It tast..." See moreed great and I know I will be making this again. Thanks for posting."